Real Estate

In September, two out of three U.S. home builders said they were using sales incentives to move houses, according to the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index. That share rose to 66% from 63% in August, the highest reading since last December. Separately, 38% of builders reported cutting prices, with the average reduction holding at 6%…

The existing-home market and the new-home market are not telling the same story this week. On Tuesday the Census Bureau and HUD reported that sales of new single-family houses fell to a 607,000 annual rate in July, down 10.5% from June and 6.3% from a year earlier. Inventory climbed to 488,000 homes. At July's sales…

If you've been watching the housing market from the sidelines, waiting for the "perfect moment" to make your move, I have news for you: that mythical perfect moment doesn't exist. But what we're seeing right now in August 2026 might be as close as it gets for many buyers who've been sitting on the fence.…

If you've been watching the housing market from the sidelines with a mixture of hope and trepidation, you're not alone. The good news? Summer 2026 is shaping up to be one of the more interesting seasons we've seen in a while, and some of the shifts happening right now could work in your favor. Let's…